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Lemon Yellow Calendula Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Lemon Yellow Calendula Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Direct Sow: Sow seeds outdoors in prepared soil after the last frost of spring.


Indoor Start: For earlier blooms, start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost.


Planting Depth: Place seeds about ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil.

How to Grow

Light & Soil: Plant in full sun to light shade; calendula thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil.


Watering: Water regularly but avoid waterlogging; established plants tolerate moderate drought.


Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and prevent seed drop if you prefer tidy beds.

Tips

Starting seeds indoors can give you an earlier and more continuous bloom period in your garden.


Calendula tolerates a range of soils but prefers good drainage and regular sunlight for best flowering.


Mulch around plants to retain moisture and reduce weed competition.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Bright yellow

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Edible

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Best outdoors

About
Lemon Yellow Calendula Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Calendula


Lemon Yellow Calendula is a vibrant and cheerful variety of pot marigold that produces bright yellow, daisy-like blooms throughout the growing season. These flowers are beloved for their ability to bring a burst of sunny color to garden beds, borders, and containers. In addition to their ornamental appeal, calendula petals are edible and add color and mild flavor to salads, herbal teas, and homemade skincare preparations. Calendula plants also attract beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

18–30 inches

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

annual

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Excellent

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

8–10 inches

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

1/4 inch

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000145229

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from the "Golden Yellow" calendula also sold on this site?

Lemon yellow typically refers to a paler, more citrusy yellow tone, while golden yellow leans toward a deeper, warmer shade, so the two represent different points on the calendula color spectrum rather than being redundant.

Why are calendula blooms described as "daisy-like"?

Like other daisy-family (Asteraceae) flowers, calendula blooms are made up of a ring of ray florets (the "petals") surrounding a center of tiny disc florets, the same basic structure as true daisies.

Do bees see something different in the yellow petals than humans do?

Yes, many yellow composite flowers have UV-reflective nectar guide patterns invisible to human eyes but visible to bees, helping direct them to the flower's center.

Should I sow all my calendula seeds at once, or stagger plantings?

Succession sowing every few weeks can extend and stagger the bloom period further than a single planting, giving more continuous color through the season.

Can I save seeds from this variety for next year?

Yes, since it's an open, non-GMO type, seeds saved from mature flower heads can generally be replanted with reasonably true-to-type results the following year.

Does the lemon-yellow color affect the appearance of homemade calendula tea?

? Yes, lighter yellow petals tend to produce a paler golden tea color compared to the deeper amber tones produced by more orange calendula varieties.